Snapchat

American  

[snap-chat] / ˈsnæpˌtʃæt /

Digital Technology, Trademark.

1. a brand name for an image messaging service and application, through which users can share images that may be private and temporary or public and stored for retrieval.

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Etymology

Origin of Snapchat

First recorded in 2011; snap ( def. ) + chat ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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Snapchat

Snapchat, by the way, is a platform famous for messages that disappear.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Did investigators identify and follow up with individuals who appeared in or had access to relevant Snapchat communications?

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

This aspect mirrors a frightening contemporary pattern reflected in the Cornell case, in which an alleged Snapchat thread from the Chi Phi house is presented as evidence.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Meta announced a smartglasses collaboration with the celebrity Kylie Jenner, whose posts on Snapchat had previously helped drive its cultural relevance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

“I’m sorry I didn’t get video or anything. My phone is acting weird. I was trying to post it to Snapchat, but I can’t seem to open any apps.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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